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“The chief reason for drinking is the desire to behave in a certain way, and to be able to blame it on alcohol.” ~ Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic’s Notebook
[photo: © Alex Majoli /Magnum Photos]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0zobeH6WE1qa2c94o1_1280.jpg)
“The chief reason for drinking is the desire to behave in a certain way, and to be able to blame it on alcohol.” ~ Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic’s Notebook
[photo: © Alex Majoli /Magnum Photos]
They did it, guys. Brooklyn-based BaconMarmalade has paired bacon with cupcakes and the result is surprisingly yummy. It’s a good day for bacon-lovers, a good day indeed.
Per Se’s $685 Menu Explained Graphically
Here is a graphical representation of what dinner for one at Per Se will cost if you order the various supplements; see our previous post explaining how the menu can rise to $685 per person. We here at The Price Hike aren’t too familiar with all the fancy functions on Excel, so we did a little proverbial back-of-the-envelope math. So enjoy our signature GUMBY GRAPH.
dirt candy
mushroom: portobello mousse, truffled toast pear & fennel compote $13
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cauliflower: buttermilk battered cauliflower, waffles, horseradish, wild arugula $19
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Dinner: Dirt Candy (430 E 9th St)
I read so many reviews on Dirt Candy from yelp and was actually disappointed. The mushroom appetizer was good but the entrees lacked flavor. I came here with two other friends…oddly enough my vegetarian friend liked it the least.
The best hugs start from fifteen feet away. (High Line, New York City, Summer 2011)
I’m sad to report that my people watching and overall observation skills have been on the decline as of late. While I can blame my inattention to staring at computer screens instead of scenery, it provides no comfort knowing I used to be a better spy and took more photos like this.
Follow your heart is out now! Grab it over at itunes. 13 tracks, featuring dam funk, bilal, drop the lime, jamire williams & coltrane.
Grand Street in the wake of Irene August 28th 2011
